Patchouli oil
Colour and Appearance |
Thick, brownish-yellow tinted green liquid |
Odour |
Persistent, dry, leafy and harsh aroma |
Specific Gravity at 250C |
0.950 to 0.975 |
Optical Rotation at 200C |
-400 to -660 |
Refractive Index at 200C |
1.5050 to 1.5120 |
Saponification Value |
<20 |
Acid Value |
<4 |
Solubility in Ethanol (90% v/v) |
10 volumes. |
Patchouli Alcohol |
> 38% |
Pogostol |
> 1.76% |
Packing |
GI/ Steel/ Aluminum/ Plastic container |
Packing size |
0.5, 1, 2, 5 10, 25, 180 Kgs net |
Description
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) is a fragrant herb with opposite, egg-shaped leaves and square stems, famous for its oil. The oil of commercial importance is obtained from steam distillation of dry leaves of Patchouli. Due to its characteristics earthy, spicy, camphoraceous and herbaceous note and fixative properties, the patchouli oil finds extensive application in perfumery and flavour formulations. Here are some specifications of quality standard of our Patchouli Oil.